March Madness and Covid-19

[MJSooner]

What opinion?

I've worked in the financial field for 20 years. You going to default to my experience and opinion on ALL THINGS financial and business? Probably not, right?

WT- curious as to the connection- what area of the financial field? I have been in the investment/wealth management for many years and would be curious as to some commonality on the board.

 

[BCSooners]

If you want to defer to voting well you made up your mind on that before he took office or am I wrong?

I know this wasn’t directed at me but I’d like to give my experience.

I’ve never been more disappointed in an election in my life. Me & my wife stayed up hanging out, drinking, watching the results. As it became clear he was going to win it sobered me up instantly and I was distraught. I was also disappointed in the Democratic Party by pushing Hillary even though she wasn’t close to the best candidate.

The next day I honestly came to a place of mind to give him a chance and hoped he would do a good job. I wasn’t going to root for a president to fail. I was going to believe his antics were just to get him elected and gave him credit for playing an angle I didn’t think would work.

As time went on he couldn’t quit lying, dividing the country, childish mockery, hateful statements, and embarrassing the country to the rest of the world. He constantly makes statements that are easily proven wrong and throws tantrums when he’s called out. I can’t support this man.

 

[sheepdogs1]

I am not trying to change me. I am trying to change you.

I did note vote for him and I will not vote for him. I mean I do not care if I like someone or dislike a person when it comes to applying common sense. If you spit on a public sidewalk you are in the wrong regardless of my opinion of you. Furthermore I, like stormspencer and others, do not need my hand held by another to establish our proper course through life. I wish more people would just be there own man and not have to sit around the camp fire to be told how to live life. My decision on how to respect people comes from within and the same goes for others. There are those who were raised in a solid household yet all the children do not lead equal paths in life.

 

[coolm]

What opinion?

I've worked in the financial field for 20 years. You going to default to my experience and opinion on ALL THINGS financial and business? Probably not, right?

Then what qualifies you to say that the CDC doesn't use nuclear energy cleanliness protocols? or that half the old ELT's I know off the Canopus now work for the CDC for just that reason?

this is one of those things where you dont know enough to be aware of all that you don't know so you should just defer.

 

[sheepdogs1]

I know this wasn’t directed at me but I’d like to give my experience.

I’ve never been more disappointed in an election in my life. Me & my wife stayed up hanging out, drinking, watching the results. As it became clear he was going to win it sobered me up instantly and I was distraught. I was also disappointed in the Democratic Party by pushing Hillary even though she wasn’t close to the best candidate.

The next day I honestly came to a place of mind to give him a chance and hoped he would do a good job. I wasn’t going to root for a president to fail. I was going to believe his antics were just to get him elected and gave him credit for playing an angle I didn’t think would work.

As time went on he couldn’t quit lying, dividing the country, childish mockery, hateful statements, and embarrassing the country to the rest of the world. He constantly makes statements that are easily proven wrong and throws tantrums when he’s called out. I can’t support this man.

A group of people who are die hard OU fans can watch a basketball game together yet not everyone's reactions will be a mirror of each other. Some might be very vocal on a certain play while others might show no emotion at all even though they care equally. Everyone gets to choose how they respond to the same stimuli be it good or bad. The reason why I mention this is Trump purposely says things to get under the skin of a certain group. Is this petty? Yes, it is, but whether you let it get to you or not is your sole decision. A person who has a job in the manufacturing sector due to a policy or a farmer who sells more farm products because of a policy does not have to be retentive and make sure every t is crossed and i is dotted in this world. There is ALWAYS something to complain about but not everything is relevant.

And most of all viewpoints are based on emotion.

 

[WTSooner]

Then what qualifies you to say that the CDC doesn't use nuclear energy cleanliness protocols? or that half the old ELT's I know off the Canopus now work for the CDC for just that reason?

this is one of those things where you dont know enough to be aware of all that you don't know so you should just defer.

Answer my question. Are you going to defer to me on all things financial and business? If not, why? I clearly have more experience and expertise in those fields.

And I'll be 100% honest with you. I think you are crazier than a bed bug. I don't care what your field of practice is, I don't often agree with your "application of facts" on much of anything. Not trying to be rude, but you asked.

 

[coolm]

Answer my question. Are you going to defer to me on all things financial and business? If not, why? I clearly have more experience and expertise in those fields.

And I'll be 100% honest with you. I think you are crazier than a bed bug. I don't care what your field of practice is, I don't often agree with your "application of facts" on much of anything. Not trying to be rude, but you asked.

well while we're being honest I think you're dumber than a box of rocks and I've yet to see a single opinion from you on this matter that warranted anything more than a shrug. maybe you should focus on learning something about it before opening your piehole. Not to be rude or anything. BUT when the issue of how they will finance their used car comes up you'll be on that potential expertise list.

 

[thebigabd]

I know this wasn’t directed at me but I’d like to give my experience.

I’ve never been more disappointed in an election in my life. Me & my wife stayed up hanging out, drinking, watching the results. As it became clear he was going to win it sobered me up instantly and I was distraught. I was also disappointed in the Democratic Party by pushing Hillary even though she wasn’t close to the best candidate.

The next day I honestly came to a place of mind to give him a chance and hoped he would do a good job. I wasn’t going to root for a president to fail. I was going to believe his antics were just to get him elected and gave him credit for playing an angle I didn’t think would work.

As time went on he couldn’t quit lying, dividing the country, childish mockery, hateful statements, and embarrassing the country to the rest of the world. He constantly makes statements that are easily proven wrong and throws tantrums when he’s called out. I can’t support this man.

Thank you for your honesty and perspective. We need more people with this outlook. I was in the same boat... Part of me truly believed it was just political show-boating, and that he would change when he came into office. But he didn't. He got worse. A lot worse. It's just him, it is who he is. I thought for awhile it was just an act, but I think I was wrong on that too.

 

[mict085]

well while we're being honest I think you're dumber than a box of rocks and I've yet to see a single opinion from you on this matter that warranted anything more than a shrug. maybe you should focus on learning something about it before opening your piehole. Not to be rude or anything.

You have been one of the most smug, arrogant, blow hard, assholes on the board lately. Good job.

Reading this thread is very interesting and a microcosm of current America, as sad as that is. No matter what the argument, it devolves into politics, name calling, and insults. We’ve all done it. I have been guilty of it and all of you have as well.

The government has been screwing things up far before trump. This current mess isn’t a trump problem, it’s a government problem. All of them. The dems refusal to work together is just as harmful as anything trump has done.

I’m mad that the government has known what’s coming for months and they’ve wasted that time instead of forcing the increased production of PPE, ventilators, and testing. That’s not trumps fault alone. It’s all of them together. They’re all playing political games while the virus has spread. Both sides are at fault and both sides are screwing the American people, just as they’ve done for the last 50 years.

I believe we should shut down everything for the short term. However, we will need to get back to work as soon as we can or there will be terrible consequences. As I’ve said, there is a threshold before the cure will be more devastating than the disease. I believe in flattening the curve and it will make a difference. In the meantime, we have to ramp up production of supplies and ramp up testing. It’s 12-14 months before a vaccine will be available, and that’s in a best case scenario. There have been some treatments that have shown promise, but we need more data before determining if that’s true. Currently, it’s about the only thing we can do, so we do it and hope. There is some promising news about antibody testing that could help us get a better handle on the virus and who’s had it. That combined with more testing could help us isolate the hot spots and let other areas get back to work when it’s time.

TLDR.

 

[MsProudSooner]

I was also disappointed in the Democratic Party by pushing Hillary even though she wasn’t close to the best candidate.

Just curious - who did you think the best candidate was?

 

[sheepdogs1]

You have been one of the most smug, arrogant, blow hard, assholes on the board lately. Good job.


TLDR.

And his name is Earnest T.

Plexiglass windows are in short supply for good reason.

 

[sheepdogs1]

Just curious - who did you think the best candidate was?

Those sitting at home watching the tv on election night.

 

[coolm]

You have been one of the most smug, arrogant, blow hard, assholes on the board lately. Good job.

one of? I must be slipping. and only lately? preposterous.

when finance people and writers try to instruct me on the finer points of contamination controls then I most certainly get "touchy". especially when the results affect me and mine. deal with it.

 

[thebigabd]

Reading this thread is very interesting and a microcosm of current America, as sad as that is. No matter what the argument, it devolves into politics, name calling, and insults. We’ve all done it. I have been guilty of it and all of you have as well.

Yep. This forum is a very interesting ecosystem for the state of America.

 

[sheepdogs1]

Yep. This forum is a very interesting ecosystem for the state of America.

Carbon copy.

 

[mict085]

I just want to say, that I do appreciate being able to come here and talk sports and other things with all of you. Even the ones I disagree with. This whole situation sucks on so many levels but one day, God willing, we will come out of this alive and well and continue on with our lives. Hopefully, a little wiser and a bit more compassionate for each other.

Peace and love to you all. And wash your hands. Repeatedly.

 

[MJSooner]

I just want to say, that I do appreciate being able to come here and talk sports and other things with all of you. Even the ones I disagree with. This whole situation sucks on so many levels but one day, God willing, we will come out of this alive and well and continue on with our lives. Hopefully, a little wiser and a bit more compassionate for each other.

Peace and love to you all. And wash your hands. Repeatedly.

Nice, very well said and I couldn't agree more.

 

[hoopsaustin]

I know this wasn’t directed at me but I’d like to give my experience.

I’ve never been more disappointed in an election in my life. Me & my wife stayed up hanging out, drinking, watching the results. As it became clear he was going to win it sobered me up instantly and I was distraught. I was also disappointed in the Democratic Party by pushing Hillary even though she wasn’t close to the best candidate.

The next day I honestly came to a place of mind to give him a chance and hoped he would do a good job. I wasn’t going to root for a president to fail. I was going to believe his antics were just to get him elected and gave him credit for playing an angle I didn’t think would work.

As time went on he couldn’t quit lying, dividing the country, childish mockery, hateful statements, and embarrassing the country to the rest of the world. He constantly makes statements that are easily proven wrong and throws tantrums when he’s called out. I can’t support this man.

Best night of my life politically. Cant wait for the sequel this year

 

[BCSooners]

Just curious - who did you think the best candidate was?

That year I think Bernie was, even though I don’t think he was this year. I believe they watered down the competition for Hilary to win so she could be the first woman because they didn’t think Trump could win no matter what.

 

[sheepdogs1]

Nice, very well said and I couldn't agree more.

You need to watch the George Carlin video on expressions and sayings (I just did myself). I think "I couldn't agree more" should be one of them. I mean you have a set limit to agreeing? What you really should be saying is "I could agree more, but it's not happening until you come up with something better to say and even then I might just partially agree."


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3Zad39QXL4